Action

Annual reduction in CO₂ emissions

Replace three incandescent light bulbs with compact fluorescent bulbs.

300 lbs.

Wash your clothes in cold or warm water instead of hot.

500 lbs.

Turn your computer off instead of leaving it on overnight.

950 lbs.

Replace your old refrigerator with a new energy efficient model.

1,000 lbs

Move your thermostat down 3° in winter and up 3° in summer.

1,050 lbs.

Recycle half of your household waste.

2,400 lbs.

Take public transportation instead of driving a 20-mile round trip commute to work each day .

6,000 lbs.